The Enchanted Forest

FIRST ANNIVERSARY

MAGAZINE

http://enchantedforrest.ning.com
 THE HISTORY OF
THE FOREST
The Enchanted Forest was created on 4 March 2009.
It became Live on the 16 April 2009.

The Enchanted Forest was created with the basic belief of

Respect for ALL. We felt it was essential that people had a
place of safety where they could share and learn in their
path using light and love free from judgement.

Over the year we have grown much bigger than ever

thought. The Forest is more unique than any other site
we are a family here – our branches stretch wide all over
the world and our roots and firm and based on love for
all.

We believed and still do – that within all of us we have

the ability of change, if we believe in the power of within
we can do great things. Our slogan used then is still our
driving force today

Believe In Yourself ~~ And Make It Happen

Enlightment, commradery, wisdom, knowledge, and the mergence of different worlds.

Enlightment,
Beautiful people.
commradery,
Wonderful sharing,
wisdom, knowledge,
and lots of love.
and the mergence of
different worlds.

By OneCrow By Wind In Trees

The Forest is Home for all, New exciting

full of light and support. connections <3
It is a place of fellowship Blessings of Light &
and understanding – Love to all!
brings positivity to a *~K.
struggling world

By Shadow By CelticK

Awesome site, the forest means to me

beautiful people, great friends and lots of
educational info., and great information and
just plain fun! lots of laughs and one
big family like no other

By AmethystRaven-moon By Rose Mistdancer

 A beautiful, safe Growth in all ways,
place to be me and freedom, kindness,
to learn life! safety, wounderful
energy

By Pearl Witch By Heather Birk

what does the forest It means I can come and

mean to you: relax no one judges me.
It's a wealth of resources, They open their arms wide
always free, friendly and and hugs me when I need it
fun! the most.It means peace.
Happy anniversary.

By Cancapscorp By Snowsprite

Freedom to explore,
New friends of liked positive energy always,
minds. No safety in mutual
judgements to have respect.
to deal with. Happy 1st to all the
Forest, love it here!
Blessed Be all!

By Willow By Moonstone Butterfly (Ari)

The Forest site is a Refuge for a greenwitch like

me ...lol I can Find goodthings for meditate and
refiund All friends who touched my heart here ..
Im very happy to be here with yu All ...

Love and Light

By Lakota
Family, friends, where some of my brightess
the good times never moments are knowing i
end, and acceptance. can come home to the
Love, Light, Luck, forest and be with some
great people.

By Deraji By Celtic Coyote

The Forest is a positive like minded people,

place to commune and and great advice
share spiritual ideas. Blessed Be!

By Amy Aree By Carole

love light friendly

beautiful place to A loveing plce to
share and grow learn and grow
spiritually

By Little Rainbow By Susan

1. Universal
2.Love
3.Family
4.Caring
5.Sharing
6.Dj's!
7.Laughter
8.Fellowship
9.Friends
10.FAMILY !!!

By Spellcaster
 This is my
Great friends and sanctuary. A
knowledge. blessed forest of
unconditional
love ox

By Gothic Misstress By Marjabella Le Fey

Knowledge,
Great site, great peacefulness,
friends, always interesting,
something to learn or welcoming, laughter,
share. & sharing,,oneness
with all

By Shari By Deborah

Great friends, wonderful family,friends,support

information and most ,trust,respect,life,love,c
of all...safe. I'm at ompassion,Beginning
"home" when I come to
the Forest.

By Skye By Josie

I have gained so many new brothers and sisters , and enjoy being a
part of so many new and wonderful experiences . May you have,
peace and joy throughout your journey. As we all wander through
the forest , with many new turns and lessons for all of us. I thank
you all for being so wonderful in my journey . The newness of life
and everything in it is refreshing and a blessing to me every day I
wake up now . It has so many messages for all of us , We just need
too open Our eyes and see it is all around us. Beauty Beyond our
imaginations. The True Heart in us all , gives us a chance to see it in
all it's glory.

By Infinity
 The forest means finding people more like me than I
have known in my life. It's being understood for once. I
have gained a certain amount of acceptance I have never
known before. I don't feel so alone knowing that people
who believe things i do are only a few clicks away. I can
share things and not be judged as a wierdo and
shunned. I had alot of that in high school. People I've
known in real life just didnt approve of me. I wish I had
this place as a kid, would have made everything so much
easier.

By Silver Fox

The forest means to me to be among friends, I'm

feeling much less lonely since I'm here.
I also feel stronger, finding more pagans to speak
with - that can understand me.
It's a place where I'm discovering new things
which helps me grow.

By Hili

This site means a lot to me. Every

morning I check it out to see what is
new. Being I am a solitary it helps a lot to
hear what others are doing and sharing
in the experiences of the group. Thanks
for being here.

By Sade Sage
What does the forest mean for me? I think i can never explain
that in enough words, what you, shadow and all the others
have give me with a place like this.
I came in here one year ago, and i was suprised of the real
interest that you and the others show in all people that came
in. In the beginning i hide myself a lot, but you and the others
have make that i can let go the fear that others judge me
about who i am, or want to be in the moment.
I have found here a lot of inspiration, so i could write new
poems and new parts of the story of the little angel. it is for
me the first place were i can share my view on things without
judgement or drama games.
I have found support in the time it was not so easy in my life.
So the forest is for me a place were i can be really ME. A place
with true friends, a place were i always feel safe.

So the only thing i can say in this is Thank You

By Chayenna
 I Talk To Animals
Nancy A. Kaiser

“What do you do?” I reply, “I’m an animal communicator.” Today’s reactions to my answer are much more
accepting than when I first admitted that I communicated with animals telepathically. I wouldn’t always tell
people that I could talk to animals. I’d hesitate trying to get an intuitive feeling as to how I should answer. Often I
just said, “I have a horse farm.” That was the safe, acceptable answer.

It took me a long time to tell my parents, which made me uncomfortable. I didn’t want to see the
disappointment and questions in their eyes. When I was included in a book about animal communicators, I felt it
was time. I handed them the book and quickly left the room. My dad was skeptical but tried to accept it. My
mother couldn’t, which was no big surprise. Several friends had trouble accepting the new skill I shared with them.
It changed our relationship for years. Recently, I was able to help one with the transition of her family cat.

Letting another’s judgment prevent me from admitting that I could talk to animals was an issue that took
me years to resolve. I am proud of what I can do and how I’ve helped many people and animals. Changing times
have opened the minds of many people to new possibilities. Now when I admit what I do, I feel openness and
curiosity rather than skepticism and fear. Most people want to know how, why, when.

All my life I’ve had a deep love for animals. It’s just who I am. My parents were dog lovers, so we always
had a dog in the family. I was born with an innate love for horses. No other family members suffered from my
affliction. I began riding lessons at age 8. My dream of having my own horse was realized by age 13. I’ve had dogs,
horses and cats in my life ever since.

Following in my father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, I became a pharmacist. I practiced in our family’s
drug store until leaving to marry my horse vet. For the next 27 years, I managed our veterinary office, equine
hospital and breeding farm. I belonged on a horse farm and not in a pharmacy, so the Universe worked that out for
me. Had I not followed my heart, I might never have uncovered my true purpose in this life.

One of my husband’s patients taught me that communicating with animals wasn’t limited to someone with
a “special gift.” Because of Love was a Quarter Horse foal born with scoliosis, which prevented her from getting up
or standing on her own. Many people were drawn to her and all donated their services.

My husband and I attended a workshop given by the veterinary chiropractor and animal communicator
that were part of Love’s entourage. Little did I know the epiphany awaiting that would change the course of my
life – all “because of love.”

I watched ladies weren’t any different than me and thought to myself, “I can learn this?” I had to learn
how to talk to animals to finally remove the wall that separates humans and animals. Learning to fully know what
animals were thinking and feeling inspired me.

Trying to find time in my already hectic day was no easy task. My intense desire gave me the motivation to
pursue my goal. My quest began in the early 90s and changed my life forever.
Many people ask how I accomplished my goal. I don’t share specifics with them, because I never want to discourage
anyone. I was blessed with incredible experiences with fabulous animal teachers that guided me along my learning
path quite rapidly.

I advise people that we all have the same capacity to communicate telepathically because our brains are
physiologically identical. However, when something is involved in our soul’s purpose, things are facilitated as they
were for me. Once I committed to this goal, opportunities flew to me.

What began as a passion to talk to animals led to the discovery of other healing talents. After uncovering
hidden abilities, animals that needed those skills found me. The Universe was telling me I was on the right track.

I was my biggest skeptic and needed physical proof that what I was doing was actually bringing about
change. I trust animals. They’re always honest, so I believed what I saw. They showed me that I was affecting
positive behavioral changes. Not only was I able to communicate with them, but also offer healing modalities that
allowed them to live happier lives among humans. I haven’t needed proof for years.

Long ago during one of my consultations, I was told that companion animals came into existence to answer
our souls’ cries for help. The earth plane is difficult to navigate, and our animals come to help us succeed. I’d always
felt like my animals were taking more care of me than I was of them. This insight was my confirmation.

There is so much being missed in our relationships with animals that I encourage anyone who feels the desire
to talk with their animals to pursue it. It requires dedication, but the rewards are far-reaching. You don’t have to
make it your life’s work unless you feel drawn to. Simply being able to communicate with your own animal family
will enrich your life a thousand-fold.

My own animals have chosen to share their lives and lessons with me. I am humbled to have had each of
them come to me. They’ve supported me in the worst of times. They’ve filled my heart with joy. They’ve kept a smile
on my face. They’ve given me a reason to live. I am forever indebted to them.

Animals are the most patient and selfless teachers. I am who I am today because of all the animals that have
trusted me and allowed me into their lives. They have taught me more about life and how to live it than anything I
learned in 18 years of school. Working with them every day is gratifying and fulfilling. I am truly blessed to love what
I do. I am honored to say, “I talk to animals!”
 What The Enchanted Forest Means To Me
By Moonstone Butterfly Firedancer a.k.a Ari Landry

I have not been a member of the forest for very long, but I feel that whether this
article will make it into the magazine or not, it none the less needs to be written.
When I first came here to The Enchanted Forest, I had a sure feeling that I may have
possibly found a site that would be all that was promised. It has been and more, and I
have the utmost confidence and faith that it will continue to be so. As for nominating
a single person from this site that brightens my day and makes me smile, I'm afraid
there is not a single one I can choose. Everyone I have met and communicated with on
this site has made me feel welcomed, and have all brightened my day in their own
way. The team for one, should be nominated above all. You all do above and beyond
a wonderful job making sure this site is as it should be. It has become my Sanctuary,
and partially my home. I have been a Solitary Pagan for 14 years, and after so long a
time with no one to truly communicate with, your site has become an unexpected
blessing: one that up until now I was unaware I was truly missing. I never felt lonely,
but I did feel apart from others as there was no one to speak with about my beliefs,
and how those beliefs can tie into other areas that I could explore and study. The
Forest has been an eye opener to me, and has proven that it is possible to be a part of
something diverse, where there is acceptance, respect, support, sanctuary, and above
all, harmony. To be in harmony where there are so many different realms of belief,
study, techniques, and teaching; this is something that up until joining The Enchanted
Forest had seemed but an impossible dream. To see that it can be done is not only an
inspiration, it awakens us all to realize that daring to dream, and following through
with those dreams, there is nothing but possibility....and achievement. The impossible
is no more than a gossamer web that distorts the view of the dreamer from reaching
said dream. With the veil lifted, there is nothing but the view, and a beautiful view it
has become. I thank you all for showing me that impossible is nothing but a word,
harmony is not just a possibility, it is a way of life, and that to believe in yourself does
make it happen.

Blessedly Thankful,

Ari
Moonstone Butterfly Firedancer
 My Journey By Skye

About 20 years ago I was deeply involved in the Christian church. I was a youth director for 2 churches. I
loved working with the teens but I always went home feeling that something was "missing". I read the
bible, prayed and was a faithful church member. Still, sometimes when I'd go for a walk in my blessed
woods I'd have a small little voice that kept reminding me that I wasn't fulfilled.

This went on for several years until I came across a Scott Cunningham book in a used book store. I opened
the book and read the first couple of pages and I felt like I had found a secret treasure. I purchased the
book and took it home. I could not put it down. I went back to the bookstore and purchased everything I
could find on Wicca and Paganism. Then I discovered a Metaphysical store. Then another Metaphysical
store. I had no idea that these type of stores even exhisted. I was like a child in a candy store. I was so
hungry for information. I would run home and look at my treasure's and read the books. And to my
surprise, it all made perfect sense. I was like "Duh".

My girlfriend, who is Christian, asked me how I found out about Wicca. I told her that I didn't find Wicca,
it found me.

So my journey began about 15 years ago and I'm still proud to say "I'm a proud Pagan".
 As I grow, I reach my branches Up and Out. I
now have friends who come by and sit
beneath my shadow.

SUBMITTED BY CELTIC & GOTHIC

Another Silly Poem
by Crystallady53‫‏‬

You came dancing into my life

like music with no sound
And everyday was like a secret
merry-go-round.......
Your world was lights ,
galaxies and many stars
I tried to bring you
to my world , but you were
somewhere else, like maybe
on Mars
You think you're a pinball wizard,
And who am I to know....
That somewhere on top of that stone-head
of yours..
maybe flowers will grow
I hope that they will be daisies
And I can pick each and everyone one
I will say-he loves me-he loves me not
on each and every one.....
There's no moral to this story
Except this this is dumb
To carry a torch for you
When you think of you and only you
And to you, You're number One
Submitted By Fiachna
My Sexy Soul
By Selina Martin
 My Experience At Enchanted
Forest.‫‏‬
By Shari

I have found some of the most wonderful,

loving people on the Forest. There has just
not been one.. but many whose pictures and
comments help to brighten my days. Some
who have even left the site continue to be my
friends. Thank you Breeze and Shadow for
connecting others on a site that is about
learning, sharing, joy and above all love,
acceptance and respect for all.

In great admiration,
Shari
Meditation & Music for the
Soul

Meditation & music have always gone hand in hand. It is the best possible
elements marriage that we could bestow upon our bodies and souls. It is
almost impossible to have one without the other, especially when listening
to the sounds of the music which is produced for meditations and soul
searching. Meditation and music allows one to reach down deep into their
inner self to draw upon a level of consciousness that is almost impossible to
reach otherwise. It allows us to listen and to hear the music and the
message of our soul.

In today’s society, it seems as if there is not enough time in the day to do

the things that are necessary to fill the day, let alone the time for
meditation, it is for this exact reason we must take the time, even if it is
only for a few minutes, to meditate and listen to the music. Sometimes,
just by listening to the soft meditation type music in the background while
carrying on with our daily activities makes us calmer in stressful situations.
By listening to the meditative music, it actually allows us to concentrate
more sub-consciously, therefore keeping us in a joyful and calmly relaxed
mood. We are able to perform our daily duties more efficiently and
productively making our inner soul peaceful and it will show in the attitude
that we present to others.

©
 The Enchanted Forest
By SoaringEagleSpirit

I came to The Enchanted Forest sometime ago, search as most of us have been doing. I
feel the forest is my home, a place to come when I need support and the love of the
many wonderful friends I have made on this site. In the short time I have been here I
have discovered things about myself that I never knew I had in me. It wasn’t too long
after joining the site that I was asked to become a member of the hard working team. I
am one of the moderators and a DJ on site. I love doing both, they bring me great joy. I
have a few special bonds with a few people on site and would not give them up for
anything. Both Breeze and Shadow have built a great thing here for all of us to enjoy, for
that I am thankful to have both of them in my life. I would also like to thank Celtic and
Gothic for giving me the chance to become a DJ on Enchanted Radio. I have a special
family here that’s for sure and I have a special place in my heart for everyone I have met
here on the Enchanted Forest.

Thanks for being a part of my life.

SOARINGEAGLESPIRIT
 The Forest
By Breeze

The Forest was created a year ago for ALL people with the one rule Respect for ALL. Never did I think
it would grow into the community we have now.

A year ago I created a site called Enchanted Forest with the support, love and protection of a Head
Admin Shadow. Between the two of us we worked hard to set the groups up, invite our friends and
plant the seeds to the forest in the right places to make sure it grew strong. Very quickly these seeds
began to grow and suddenly more and more people began to join and we saw there was a great need
for a site for support, love and most all a place where people could be free to be who they were
without judgement.

The past year has brought some sad times - but mostly it has been a happy time. There are some who
felt the site was “strict” maybe to some used to other sites it is, but we realised very quickly that we
had and still have something precious here. The forest was a place where people felt safe, free from
hatred, drama and sometimes sleazy behaviour these sites can attract.

The Forest is gifted by a strong team, over the year we have team members come and go – we thank
all for their contribution throughout the year. I am honoured to work with such great team members
as I do, they have a genuine love for the site and the people on it (something which cannot be bought
or forced)

So the plans for next year ………….

 We will continue to keep the site a safe loving place – free from drama and negative intent.
We plan to continue to stretch the forests branches further offering love and support for all
who come into contact with the site.
 We will continue our monthly magazine – our members submit great articles for the magazine,
please please keep these coming !!!
 We will continue to support the two live classes for Reiki and Tarot and we are at the moment
looking at ways of introducing an herbal class.
 We will continue to support the creators of the groups within the forest and look at ways we
can support them further and add to them

I wish to thank the Enchanted Radio for the continuous support and work they do in the Enchanted
Forest. The owners Gothic and Celtic work long hours looking for new DJs supporting the ones on
place now and work hard to supply the best sounds and quality to the Enchanted Forest. Thank you
guys !! I also personally wish to thank the team for being supportive to my role and for the awesome
job they do (long sometimes thankless hours). To Shadow – who is always there to offer support and
love and works 24 hours a day for the site. And lastly to ALL THE MEMBERS WHO MAKE THIS SITE THE
SUCCESS IT IS. IT’S YOUR SITE – USE IT !!!!!
ENCHANTED RADIO

THE ENCHANTED FOREST WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE ENCHANTED

RADIO FOR ALL THEIR SUPPORT OVER THE YEAR – THEY HAVE
BROUGHT TO ALL OUR MEMBERS HOURS OF JOY WITH THEIR MUSIC.
WE THANK CELTIC AND GOTHIC FOR ALL THEIR DEDICATION AND
HARD WORK AND WISH THEM WELL FOR THE COMING YEAR – IF
YOU HAVE NOT YET ALREADY TUNE IN THEY ROCK !!!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
By Shadow
A Mystic Wood Week With Geronimo
By cees deGroot

March 2003 - we leave from Zeist, the Netherlands to England, Kent to visit
TreeSpots.

So we travel by boat from Calais after a 350 km roadway ... and G. passes to us 2
papers: 1 with a seal and 1 with a number - together pinpointing 1 out of 260 KIN in
the dreamspell calender.

In England we host at a monastery for essential nurturing and nightpassings.

G. stops at religious places that have yews and they get very old ...
We learn to make contact with the tree, how it got that what it represents, how old
and young particles are weaving the wholly tree atmosphere ... Yeah, i learn to travel
time by talking with the tree ... Or, is it an ancient me whispering "a horse"?

I recall a puzzle wood which is good to walk through all alone and dwell ...

"conquering angry feeling to be lost"

Good exercise ... especially for city-grown people on adventour.

In an ancient wood we meet a very special tree - forgot its gender/typo - maybe it
captured my quantum emotional ions ...
Good Conversation ...

After 5 days traveling we ended a last stop at the sea - a small beach with stones
carrying holes in them ...

In the VAN we talked about our KIN again and some personal characteristics
matching or not could be expressed.
Good exercise ... especially on the gifted talents other ones live.

S'ace
postnote - it was all -7 years ago- settling for what i live nowadays as the kweak revelation
CELTIC BLESSINGS
Submitted by Beth Yost